The ranks of the billionaire class last year grew by just over 200 to nearly 2,770 people. Their wealth skyrocketed by $2.1 trillion — three times faster than the year before — to a total of $15 trillion. In the United States alone, where 816 billionaires reside, the net worth of this group soared by $1.4 trillion.

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In 2025, 91 people became billionaires through inheritance ($298 billion of wealth trans-ferred in total) in the 12 months to April. The highest number since the bank’s analysis began in 2015. Most of the inheritance is expected to come from the U.S., followed by India, France, Germany and Switzerland. Additionally, 196 "self-made" entre-preneurs... See more